Juvenile Justice System Act 2018 Test

Maan AliLast Updated: August 19, 2025

Juvenile Justice System Act 2018 Test

The Juvenile Justice System Act 2018 Test Online provides candidates of Law and Act prepare get with authentic MCQs, correct answers, and explanations to help them understand the exam pattern, practice effectively, and prepare confidently for PPSC competitive exams.

Total Questions:	100
Time Allowed:	50 Minutes
Total Marks:	100
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1. Which of the following is the main objective of the Juvenile Justice System Act 2018?

To reform the prison system for all prisoners

To ensure protection and fair trial rights for juveniles in conflict with the law

To abolish juvenile courts in Pakistan

To merge adult and juvenile laws under one act

2. Under the Juvenile Justice System Act 2018, what is the definition of a "juvenile"?

Any person under the age of 14

Any person under the age of 16

Any person under the age of 18

Any person under the age of 21

3. Which authority is responsible for establishing Juvenile Courts under the Act?

Federal Government

Provincial Government

High Courts

Supreme Court

4. What is the maximum period for determination of age of a juvenile, according to the Act?

7 days

15 days

30 days

45 days

5. Who conducts the age determination process under the Act?

Police officer

Medical Board

Judicial Magistrate

Public Prosecutor

6. What is the maximum punishment for a juvenile if the offence committed is punishable by death?

Life imprisonment

Death penalty

10 years imprisonment

Not more than 14 years imprisonment

7. Which of the following punishments is prohibited for juveniles under the Act?

Death penalty

Life imprisonment without parole

Corporal punishment

All of the above

8. Under the Act, where should a juvenile be kept during trial proceedings?

In a regular prison cell

In a separate juvenile rehabilitation centre

In police custody

In the district jail barracks

9. What is the maximum period for disposal of a juvenile case under the Act?

3 months

4 months

6 months

9 months

10. Who provides free legal assistance to juveniles under the Act?

The Police

The Public Prosecutor

The Government or Legal Aid Committee

NGOs only

11. Under the Juvenile Justice System Act 2018, which body is authorized to release juveniles on probation?

Police Officer

Juvenile Court

Probation Officer

High Court

12. What is the role of a Probation Officer in juvenile cases?

To prosecute the juvenile

To assist the court with social investigation reports

To arrest the juvenile

To provide medical care to juveniles

13. Which type of trial is emphasized in the Act for juveniles?

Summary trial

Open court trial

In-camera trial

Military trial

14. What is prohibited during the trial of a juvenile according to the Act?

Presence of media in court

Use of handcuffs

Joint trial with adult offenders

All of the above

15. Which of the following is true regarding bail for juveniles?

Bail cannot be granted to juveniles

Bail is mandatory except in heinous offences

Bail is discretionary only for judges

Juveniles are always remanded to custody

16. Under the Act, what is the role of Juvenile Rehabilitation Centres?

To punish juveniles

To detain juveniles like regular prisons

To provide education, skill development, and rehabilitation

To transfer juveniles to adult prisons after 18 years

17. What happens if a juvenile turns 18 during trial?

The case is transferred to an adult court

The trial continues in juvenile court

The juvenile is sent to an adult prison immediately

The sentence is doubled

18. Which body monitors the implementation of the Juvenile Justice System Act 2018?

Supreme Court

Provincial Government

National Commission on the Rights of Child (NCRC)

Federal Investigation Agency (FIA)

19. Who has the power to establish observation homes for juveniles?

Federal Government

Provincial Government

Police Department

Local Courts

20. What is an "observation home" under the Act?

A prison for juveniles

A temporary shelter for juveniles during trial

A hospital for juveniles

A school for juvenile offenders

21. Which international standard influenced the Act significantly?

Geneva Convention

Nelson Mandela Rules

United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC)

The Hague Convention

22. Which of the following is considered a heinous offence for juveniles?

Offences punishable with death

Offences punishable with life imprisonment

Offences punishable with more than 7 years imprisonment

All of the above

23. What is the punishment for obstructing a Probation Officer’s duty under the Act?

No punishment

Fine only

Up to 6 months imprisonment

Up to 1 year imprisonment or fine

24. Which of the following rights is guaranteed to every juvenile under the Act?

Right to free legal aid

Right to privacy during trial

Right to rehabilitation and education

All of the above

25. In case of non-serious offences, the court may…

Send the child to jail directly

Release the child on probation or warning

Impose corporal punishment

Deny legal aid

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26. What is the maximum time period for keeping a juvenile in police custody?

12 hours

24 hours

36 hours

48 hours

27. Which of the following is strictly prohibited during juvenile arrest and detention?

Use of torture

Mixing juveniles with adult offenders

Using juveniles as informants

All of the above

28. Who prepares the Social Investigation Report (SIR) in juvenile cases?

Judge

Police Officer

Probation Officer

Advocate General

29. Under the Act, what should be the priority for dealing with juveniles in conflict with the law?

Punishment

Rehabilitation and reintegration

Long-term detention

Public trial and exposure

30. Who appoints Juvenile Courts under the Act?

Provincial Assembly

High Court

Federal Government

District Government

31. What does the term ‘juvenile’ mean under the Act?

A person below 14 years of age

A person below 18 years of age

A person below 21 years of age

A person between 12–16 years of age

32. Who can act as a guardian ad litem (representative) for a juvenile in court?

Police Officer

Probation Officer

Parent or legal guardian

Prison Superintendent

33. What is the time limit for producing a juvenile before a Juvenile Court after arrest?

Within 12 hours

Within 24 hours

Within 48 hours

Within 72 hours

34. Which of the following is NOT allowed in juvenile detention?

Separation from adult prisoners

Access to education

Provision of health facilities

Solitary confinement

35. Which authority has the power to transfer a juvenile case from one court to another?

High Court

Juvenile Court

District Magistrate

Federal Government

36. What type of offences are juveniles usually diverted from formal trials for?

Heinous offences

Minor and petty offences

Terrorism-related offences

None of the above

37. Which principle guides juvenile justice in Pakistan under this Act?

Retribution

Deterrence

Rehabilitation and reintegration

Punitive measures

38. Who ensures the establishment of Juvenile Rehabilitation Centres?

Federal Government

Provincial Government

Police Department

NGOs

39. Which punishment is specifically excluded for juveniles?

Short-term imprisonment

Community service

Corporal punishment

Probation

40. What is the maximum age for detention in a juvenile rehabilitation centre?

16 years

18 years

20 years

21 years

41. Who maintains records of juveniles dealt with under the Act?

Police Headquarters

Juvenile Courts

Probation Department

District Coordination Office

42. Which institution oversees the protection of juvenile rights at the national level?

Supreme Court

NCRC (National Commission on the Rights of Child)

FIA

Ministry of Defence

43. What happens if a juvenile is found guilty of a minor offence?

He is sent to prison with adults

He is released on probation or warning

He is sentenced to life imprisonment

He is sent to solitary confinement

44. What is the primary purpose of Social Investigation Reports (SIR)?

To punish the juvenile

To assist the court in determining appropriate rehabilitation measures

To help the police in interrogation

To maintain jail records

45. Under the Act, who can recommend diversion programs for juveniles?

Police Officer

Juvenile Court

Probation Officer

All of the above

46. In case of heinous offences, who decides whether the juvenile should be kept in custody?

Police Inspector

Juvenile Court

Provincial Assembly

District Magistrate

47. What is the maximum punishment for obstructing a Juvenile Court’s order?

Fine only

Up to 3 months imprisonment

Up to 6 months imprisonment

Up to 1 year imprisonment

48. What type of environment must Juvenile Courts maintain?

Strict and punitive

Friendly and child-sensitive

Military-style

Secretive and closed

49. What is the punishment for an officer who illegally keeps a juvenile in adult prison?

No punishment

Fine only

Imprisonment up to 6 months or fine

Dismissal from service only

50. Which of the following is a diversion measure under the Act?

Counseling

Community service

Restitution of property

All of the above

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51. What must the police inform the juvenile at the time of arrest?

Charges and reasons for arrest

Rights of the juvenile

Right to legal representation

All of the above

52. What is the role of Legal Aid Committees in juvenile justice?

Provide free legal assistance to juveniles

Prosecute juveniles

Train police officers

Establish prisons

53. Who has the power to amend rules under the Juvenile Justice System Act 2018?

Parliament

Federal Government

Provincial Assembly

High Court

54. What is the maximum period for which a juvenile may be placed under probation?

1 year

2 years

3 years

5 years

55. Which of the following is TRUE about juvenile arrest?

Juveniles may be handcuffed like adults

Police must treat juveniles with dignity and care

Juveniles may be kept in police lockups with adults

Police are not bound to inform parents/guardians

56. What is the role of a Probation Officer in juvenile justice?

To punish the juvenile

To supervise the juvenile during probation and rehabilitation

To act as prosecutor

To run the juvenile court

57. Who decides whether a juvenile should undergo diversion or formal trial?

Police

Juvenile Court

Probation Officer

Ministry of Interior

58. What is the main purpose of diversion programs for juveniles?

To punish juveniles outside prison

To prevent juveniles from going through lengthy trials

To remove juveniles from society

To keep police workload low

59. Who ensures the protection of juvenile privacy during trials?

Police Department

Probation Officers

Juvenile Court

Parents

60. What is the punishment for disclosing the identity of a juvenile offender?

Fine only

Imprisonment only

Imprisonment up to 3 months or fine

Community service

61. What is the purpose of Borstal Institutions or Juvenile Rehabilitation Centres?

To punish juveniles severely

To rehabilitate and educate juveniles

To keep juveniles in solitary confinement

To train juveniles for military service

62. Under the Act, juveniles must be kept separate from which group?

Police officers

Adult prisoners

Teachers

Probation officers

63. Which of the following rights are guaranteed to juveniles under this Act?

Right to dignity

Right to legal aid

Right to speedy trial

All of the above

64. Which principle is emphasized most in juvenile sentencing?

Punishment

Deterrence

Rehabilitation

Isolation

65. In case of doubt about the age of an offender, what should the court do?

Assume the offender is an adult

Assume the offender is a juvenile until proven otherwise

Reject the case

Ask the police to decide

66. Which of the following is a non-custodial measure under the Act?

Solitary confinement

Community service

Imprisonment

Fines

67. Which body provides free legal representation to juveniles?

Police

Legal Aid Committee

Provincial Assembly

Prison Department

68. Which court has the final authority in interpreting juvenile laws?

Juvenile Court

High Court

Federal Shariat Court

Supreme Court

69. What is the maximum detention period in a rehabilitation centre for a juvenile convicted of a heinous offence?

Till 18 years of age

Till 21 years of age

5 years

10 years

70. What is required before sending a juvenile to trial?

A social investigation report

Approval from the High Court

Consent from parents

Written request by police

71. Who prepares the Social Investigation Report?

Police Inspector

Probation Officer

Juvenile Court Judge

District Magistrate

72. In what kind of cases is diversion most encouraged?

Terrorism-related cases

Petty and minor offences

Murder trials

Heinous crimes

73. What is the maximum punishment for a police officer violating the juvenile’s rights during arrest?

No punishment

Fine only

Imprisonment up to 6 months or fine

Dismissal only

74. What is the focus of rehabilitation programs for juveniles?

Education and skill development

Emotional and psychological support

Reintegration into society

All of the above

75. Which institution ensures that juvenile laws are implemented properly?

Provincial Assemblies

National Commission on the Rights of Child (NCRC)

Ministry of Defence

Police Department

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76. What happens if a juvenile completes rehabilitation successfully?

His record is expunged or sealed

He is imprisoned with adults

He is denied further rights

He is punished again

77. What is the punishment for obstructing the work of probation officers under the Act?

Fine only

Imprisonment only

Imprisonment up to 3 months or fine

No punishment

78. In which cases can a juvenile be released on bail?

In all cases regardless of offence

Only for petty offences

Unless there are reasonable grounds that release may expose the child to danger or risk

Never, juveniles cannot be bailed

79. Which of the following must be ensured by the police while interviewing a juvenile?

Interview must be in presence of a parent or guardian

Interview must be public

Interview must be in jail

No restrictions apply

80. Under the Act, who has the power to establish Juvenile Justice Committees?

Provincial Government

Federal Government

Juvenile Court Judge

Probation Officer

81. Which of the following is the main function of a Juvenile Justice Committee?

To prosecute juveniles

To approve rehabilitation centres

To decide diversion cases and settlements

To provide police training

82. What must police do immediately after arresting a juvenile?

Put them in adult lock-up

Inform their guardians and probation officer

Keep them for 24 hours before reporting

Produce them in regular criminal court

83. What is the time limit for producing a juvenile before the court after arrest?

12 hours

24 hours

48 hours

72 hours

84. Which of the following is strictly prohibited in juvenile detention?

Access to education

Mixing juveniles with adult offenders

Vocational training

Religious freedom

85. What does the Act say about capital punishment for juveniles?

It is allowed for heinous crimes

It is strictly prohibited

Allowed with parental consent

Court can decide case-by-case

86. What is the role of the Social Investigation Report in juvenile cases?

To recommend punishment

To provide background on juvenile’s family, education, and circumstances

To justify police action

To calculate imprisonment period

87. Who is responsible for arranging rehabilitation programs for juveniles?

Probation Officers

Parents only

Police Department

Court clerks

88. Which of the following cannot be part of diversion programs?

Apology to victim

Community service

Financial compensation

Capital punishment

89. What is the maximum punishment for disobeying a Juvenile Court’s order?

Fine only

Imprisonment up to 6 months

Imprisonment up to 3 years

No punishment

90. Which of the following statements about juvenile trials is correct?

They must be open to the public

They must be speedy and in camera (closed court)

They can take as long as adult trials

Media must be present

91. What happens to a juvenile record after successful rehabilitation?

It remains permanently public

It is sealed or expunged

It is transferred to adult courts

It is shared with employers

92. Who bears the responsibility of proving age in juvenile cases?

Police

Parents

Court, with medical assessment if needed

Juvenile himself

93. What type of offences are most eligible for diversion?

Heinous offences

Petty and first-time offences

Terrorism offences

Narcotics smuggling

94. Can a juvenile be sentenced to solitary confinement?

Yes, in extreme cases

Yes, but only for 7 days

No, it is prohibited

Yes, with parental consent

95. Which institution plays a monitoring role for juvenile centres?

High Court

Human Rights Commission of Pakistan

National Commission on the Rights of Child (NCRC)

Police

96. Which guiding principle is highlighted for juvenile trials?

Retribution

Speedy justice and rehabilitation

Deterrence

Maximum punishment

97. What does the Act require for media reporting of juvenile cases?

Free coverage allowed

Permission from court and no disclosure of identity

Only international media allowed

No coverage at all

98. Which of the following is the minimum age for criminal responsibility under the Juvenile Justice System Act 2018?

10 years

12 years

14 years

18 years

99. What happens if a juvenile is tried in an adult court by mistake?

The trial remains valid

The case must be transferred to the Juvenile Court

The sentence is doubled

The juvenile is treated as an adult

100. Which of the following is a key purpose of diversion under the Act?

To delay the trial process

To promote restorative justice and rehabilitation

To increase punishment options

To bypass court supervision

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